When comparing DJI Phantom 4 Pro vs Hexo+, the Slant community recommends DJI Phantom 4 Pro for most people. In the question“What are the best follow drones?”DJI Phantom 4 Pro is ranked 7th while Hexo+ is ranked 13th. The most important reason people chose DJI Phantom 4 Pro is:

The drone is equipped with plenty of autonomous flying modes, including various object tracking modes, pre-defined path flying mode, and even "follow the terrain" mode. Coupled with the excellent obstacle avoidance systems, you can use these auto modes without any worries.

Pros

Pro

Great autonomous flying functionality

The drone is equipped with plenty of autonomous flying modes, including various object tracking modes, pre-defined path flying mode, and even "follow the terrain" mode. Coupled with the excellent obstacle avoidance systems, you can use these auto modes without any worries.

Pro

Has built-in obstacle avoidance

The Phantom 4 Pro has an advanced 5-direction obstacle avoidance system, unlike other drones with only forward/downward facing sensors. This greatly minimizes the risk of crashing when flying backwards or to a side with limited visibility. The sensors also allow greater control and stability when flying indoors. However, obstacle avoidance in all directions only works in two flight modes: beginner and tripod. In standard flying mode, only the front and rear sensors work. The obstacle sensing range is 30 meters in all directions, the obstacle avoidance system range goes from 0.2m to 7m, and the max speed for obstacle avoidance is 50 km/h (31 mph). The drone avoids obstacles either by moving past them or stopping right at the obstacle.

Camera can take bright images in the dark

Pro

Version that comes with a remote with a built-in Android tablet is available

It is possible to buy this drone in a “plus” version that includes a remote with a built-in Android tablet with an extremely bright screen.

Pro

Great image quality

The drone boasts a large sensor almost four times as large as those in high-end smartphones. This allows it to capture a more detailed picture and greatly improves performance in low light. Another standout feature is the aperture control, which allows you to change the depth of field for creative uses.

Pro

Portable

It can be folded up and transported inside a backpack.

Pro

Fast

Can go up to 45 mph while tracking a subject. It won't lag behind you if you don't go over this speed.

Pro

Easy to use

The Hexo+ has virtually no learning curve: you don't pilot it, it flies automatically.

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Cons

Con

Front propellers can get in the way of the frame

When flying and filming, the front propellers can get in the way of the frame quite often.

Con

Doesn't support third party apps

The DJI Phantom 4 Pro is to use the native DJI operating system and it seems that third party apps are unable to control this drone.

Con

The sensors don't detect all obstacles

The Phantom 4 Pro's sensors have some problems picking up obstacles with a black surface, even in the daytime. This means you must be careful when flying around dark obstacles or during the night. Only the infrared side sensing systems work well at nighttime.

Con

Not very portable

You can’t fold or flatten the drone when it is switched off, so it isn’t so easy to travel with. Because of the large dimensions, it will not fit in a carry-on luggage in a plane. Also, every time you get the drone ready to fly, you will need to attach the propellers to the drone as they aren’t foldable, only removable.

Con

May occasionally loose tracked objects

The mode that tracks an object may lose the target occasionally, if it takes sharp turns.

Con

GoPro isn't powered or wired

When you install a camera in the Hexo+, it doesn't receive any commands or power from the drone. You need to start recording on the ground and check you camera battery level before flying.

Con

Lacks manual controls

You can't control this drone manually, you can only "direct" it.

Con

High price

999$ Is a bit too much for most users, especially when compared to the prices of other drones.

Con

Camera not included

Although it comes with a gimbal, the camera is not included.

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